Is ChatGPT making us stupid?
Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid?
In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a...
Quantum LEGO: Scientists snap together the future of computing
Quantum computers hold the promise of solving complex problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines.
But building one isn’t easy—especially when it comes to...
New 3D laser scanner brings smarter harvesting robots closer to reality
Harvesting fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, and asparagus often depends on human labor—but finding enough skilled workers has become increasingly difficult.
To help farmers...
Five reasons why driverless cars probably won’t take over your street any time soon
The UK government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year.
It has now been more than...
Tiny gold clusters could power the future of quantum computing
A team of scientists from Penn State and Colorado State University has made a major discovery that could help bring quantum computing and other...
3D-printed steel parts pass nuclear reactor test at Oak Ridge Lab
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved a major breakthrough by successfully testing two 3D-printed stainless steel capsules inside a nuclear reactor.
This...
Playing games with robots makes them feel more human, study finds
Spending time playing games with a robot can actually make us see it as more human, according to new research from the University of...
Scientists unlock superconductivity at everyday pressure
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers in the U.S. have managed to create a superconducting material that works under normal, everyday pressure—something that has...
This elephant robot bends, twists, and walks like the real thing
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing method that mimics the way animals move by blending soft and rigid materials—just like muscles and bones...
Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet
For search and rescue, AI is not more accurate than humans, but it is far faster.
Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning...